After a disappointing season, the Kansas City Chiefs are looking to make a run at the top again. To that end, Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker is joining the team via free agency—even though cap space was still a major problem in Kansas City just a few weeks ago.

The Kansas City Chiefs have responded to the past season with a free-agency coup. Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker has signed a three-year contract worth $45 million.

In addition to Walker, the situation with Travis Kelce has also been resolved. The Chiefs legend will enter his 14th season with KC in 2026, earning up to $15 million.

In addition to the two offensive stars, Kansas City has also signed defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga to a three-year, $21 million contract.

The Chiefs are really active on the first day of free agency—even though cap space was still a major problem just a few weeks ago.

Kansas City Chiefs: How They Can Afford Kenneth Walker and Co.

KC was well over the salary cap at $57 million. General Manager Brett Veach not only had to balance this figure but also clear new cap space for clear needs—and he handled this task brilliantly.

The trade of Trent McDuffie, the release of Jawaan Taylor, and a restructuring of superstar Patrick Mahomes’ highly flexible contract allowed Kansas City to free up a total of $78 million—so KC enters the new league year with around $21 million. But that’s not the end of the story: with further restructurings, which will also be necessary, Kansas City could enter the new season with up to $68 million in total. This is reported by “Spotrac.”

This would give the Chiefs enough cap space to sign another star in free agency, despite the contracts for Walker and Kelce.